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The most outrageous phobias you've never heard of

Feb 6, 2015, 23:40 IST

If you suffer from Panphobia (the fear of any phobias), then you should probably stop reading right here.

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If you're still with us, then check out the fascinating and complex web of phobias below. In addition to the more common phobias like claustrophobia or arachnophobia, there's a huge variety of more surprising and specific fears. Though katsaridaphobia (the fear of cockroaches) may seem pretty relatable, others such as Papophobia (the fear of the pope) may leave you a bit more dumbfounded.

One final warning - the graphic is very yellow, so I hope you don't suffer from Xanthophobia.

For a lot more engrossing charts like this one, check out the book Around the World: An Atlas for Today, published by Gestalten.

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